Struggling NZ Breakers will host second-placed Melbourne United in their next National Basketball League match on Monday.
The Breakers come into this match after a disappointing 100-108 loss to the Illawarra Hawks in their last match. With just 8 wins from 22 games they have played so far, they are currently second to last on the NBL standings.
The United, on the other hand, picked up a 90-88 win against the Sydney Kings on Thursday. The United have collected just two victories in their last five encounters. With 14 wins from 23 matches, they currently hold second place on the NBL leaderboard.
The last time these two teams met in December this season, Melbourne United won with a 97-70 scoreline.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this NBL Round 16, including how to watch, kickoff times, and all the latest team news.
NZ Breakers vs. Melbourne United live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this NBL men’s basketball match in Australia.
- Live Stream: Kayo
- TV Channel: ESPN via Foxtel
- Free-to-air: None
Fans can catch the NZ Breakers vs. Melbourne United game live on TV on ESPN via Foxtel. The live streaming option is available on Kayo Sports which offers a FREE trial for its new users.
Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of ESPN’s broadcasting of every single match of this season’s NBL action. New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial.
Free-to-air TV coverage is available for Sunday’s two matches at 2:30 p.m. AEDT on Channel 10 and 4:30 p.m. AEDT on 10 Bold.
What time does NZ Breakers vs. Melbourne United tip-off?
This NBL Round 16 match takes place at TSB Stadium in New Plymouth and begins on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. local time (AEDT).
Here’s how that tip-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Monday, January 13 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Monday, January 13 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Monday, January 13 | 2:30 p.m. |
NBL Men fixture schedule this week
All times AEDT
Saturday, January 11
- Illawarra Hawks vs. NZ Breakers (5:30 p.m.)
- S.E. Melbourne Phoenix vs. Brisbane Bullets (8:00 p.m.)
Sunday, January 12
- Tasmania JackJumpers vs. Perth Wildcats (2:30 p.m.)
- Sydney Kings vs. Cairns Taipans (4:30 p.m.)
Monday, January 13
- New Zealand Breakers vs. Melbourne United (5:30 p.m.)
- Adelaide 36ers vs. Illawarra Hawks (7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, January 14
- Cairns Taipans vs. S.E. Melbourne Phoenix (7:30 p.m.)
- Brisbane Bulletss vs. Perth Wildcats (7:30 p.m.)